NOVEL NEXT Chapter 617 - 617: We're the Same
Chapter 617: We’re the Same
Translator: _Min_
Shi Nuan nodded slightly at Su Ting, and after greeting him, she quickly hid behind Meng Zhi again.
Gu Dai chuckled softly at Shi Nuan’s actions and reassured her quickly, “We understand, both Su Ting and I get it, you don’t need to be shy.”
Encouraged by Gu Dai’s words, Shi Nuan gathered enough courage to peek out again and asked, “Do you and Su Ting also act like this normally?”
Caught off guard, Gu Dai paused but nodded earnestly to spare Shi Nuan any embarrassment. “Of course, we do!”
Shi Nuan’s cheeks flushed slightly less with the reassurance she received from Gu Dai.
Gu Dai, seeing the blush on Shi Nuan’s face, couldn’t help but smile, unaware that Su Ting was looking at her with a faint gleam in his eyes.
Meng Zhi, after scanning Gu Dai and Su Ting, relaxed upon seeing they were unharmed. He then asked, “You haven’t had any troubles these past days outside, have you? How’s the situation with Organization X? Do you need my help?”
Gu Dai nodded and answered with a smile, “I’ve handled everything.”
Su Ting, noticing Gu Dai wink at him, understood that she didn’t want to worry Meng Zhi with the details about Fu Jing and Li Yuan right now.
Meng Zhi, still probing, turned to Su Ting and pressed, “Daidai always shares good news and hides her worries to spare us from concern. Su Ting, tell me honestly, did anything happen on your trip abroad?”
Su Ting pursed his lips, quickly making a choice between Meng Zhi and Gu Dai, and responded seriously, “Our trip went smoothly, nothing happened.”
Gu Dai gave Su Ting a look of approval for his discretion.
Meng Zhi, reassured by Su Ting’s response, relaxed, “That’s good to hear.”
He then turned to Gu Dai and said earnestly, “Daidai, remember you have three brothers. You must tell us if anything troubles you, don’t keep it to yourself.”
Gu Dai felt warmed by his words and nodded quickly, “I understand.”
Shi Nuan’s phone rang, and after a brief conversation, she announced, “My ride is here, I should go now.”
Meng Zhi hurriedly spoke, “Wait for me, Nuannuan, I’ll take you home!”
Shi Nuan waved him off, “No need, you should stay and spend some time with Daidai, she just got back home.”
Meng Zhi insisted, “I’m worried about you going home alone. I can drop you off and then come back to talk with Daidai.”
Shi Nuan shook her head helplessly, “My parents came to pick me up, you don’t need to worry.”
Meng Zhi was surprised, “Your parents are here to pick you up?”
Shi Nuan nodded firmly, “Yes!”
Meng Zhi, still somewhat uneasy, asked, “Nuanmuan, are you using your parents as an excuse not to let me take you?”
Shi Nuan replied in exasperation, “Of course not.”
Just then, her family car pulled up, and she waved to her parents as they got out, winking at Meng Zhi, “See, I wasn’t lying.”
Meng Zhi, now reassured, stepped forward to greet Shi Nuan’s parents.
Shi Nuan’s mother, with sparkling eyes, turned to Gu Dai and Su Ting and smiled, “Daidai, Nuannuan told me you have a boyfriend.”
Gu Dai nodded and introduced Su Ting to Shi Nuan’s mother, “This is my boyfriend, Su Ting.”
Shi Mother looked at Su Ting, nodding in approval, “Very handsome, and you two look great together.”
Shi Nuan’s father, hearing Su Ting’s name, looked up and asked, “Aren’t you the CEO of Su Corporation that’s been rising in the industry recently?”
Su Ting nodded and politely responded, “Yes, that’s me.”
Shi Father’s eyes sparkled with admiration, “Excellent, your business vision is very forward-thinking. I was planning to have my assistant arrange a meeting with you, but it seems we’ve met earlier than planned.”
He continued, “I hope we can collaborate on suitable projects in the future.”
Su Ting replied, “My company has recently developed two projects. When you have time, uncle, we can sit down and discuss them.”
Shi Nuan’s father’s eyes brightened, “Good, we’ll set a time.”
Shi Nuan’s mother, watching her husband’s excitement about work, shook her head resignedly and sighed, “You’re such a workaholic..”